Monday, August 31, 2015

Silence in the snow is the upcoming 7th studio album from American heavy metal band Trivium, which will be released on October 2. The album is produced by Michael Elvis Baskette and it´s the first to feature new drummer Mat Madiro.
Watch the official video of Until the world goes cold here

Atlanta outfit Sevendust delivers numetal in the big league with the new single Not today, taken from their upcoming album Kill the flaw. Out October 2nd.

Bring Me The Horizon´s 5th album That´s The Spirit drops on Sept 11, three new tracks are available on iTunes. The first two singles Happy Song and Throne as well as the new song True Friends.
Check out the lyric video.

Italian metalcore act Blinding Sunrise will release their new album This World Won´t Listen on Sept 9, including the single Sinking with my pain, featuring Danielle Nelli of Upon This Dawning.

Swedish hard rockers Skintrade´s new album Scarred For Life is out now, check out the new single Wide Awake right here.

These hard rock Swedish chicks will blow your head off! The quintet have
toured throughout Europe, gaining compliments and admiration from big
artists and bands such as Motörhead, In Flames, Zakk Wylde, Danko Jones,
Opeth, Airbourne and many more.
""Road fever"" is the name of the second album and according to the band
is the best they ever done! The quintet headed into the studio this
May where they finished the rest of the album. The album is out on Sept 4, stream the first single Deal With The Devil on Spotify.

Fans of Rage Against The Machine might wanna look here, the Texas based rap / metal band Backwordz posted their debut single Utopias don´t exist taken from their upcoming album Veracity.

Original Album Classics is a five classic albums CD box set with original artwork 'mini LP'
CD wallets in deluxe packaging. It contains the albums Quiet Riot
(1977), Metal Helath (1983), Condition Critical (1984), Quiet Riot III, The Very Best Of Quiet Riot Love.
Available on Sept 11.

The U.S.-based dark metal band URN® is one on a musical journey exploring the darker aspects of both the conscious mind and the
unconscious soul. The band has been captivating audiences across
multiple genres and have been establishing themselves as one the more
energetic live acts to see. The band has drawn comparisons by national
trade media to such artists such as Type O Negative, Lacuna Coil,
Amorphis, Nightwish, My Dying Bride and other similar acts that tend to
find a certain beauty in darkness. URN’s line-up is consisted of
well-traveled veterans of various national and international acts.Watch their promotional video Cast In Amber from the band´s new album Epiphany.

With
a familiar sound sporting a new attitude in heavy rock 'n roll music.
In an industry where metal is often burdened by recycled gimmicks and
bad attitudes, Against Their Will is a breath of fresh air for music
fans seeking a back-to-basics approach. Get your daily dose of numetal with their latest single Red.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Sunday bloody sunday, not really. This is the day the Palace support all bands in the alternative nation. Indie rock, active rock and that 21st century electro stuff. It´s nubreed time!

In late 2014 The Zealots were the ﬁrst band from Iowa to collaborate
with Joey Sturgis & his team at mixingbros.com. They went on to mix
& master the single Chips the Fish. After hearing the ﬁnal version
of the song, The Zealots knew they had struck gold. With each song
topping their last, who knows what is in store for the future of rock.

With over 6 million albums sold worldwide, Brent Smith knows a thing or two about the key to being a successful artist. Just take a look at Shinedown´s 5th studio album Threat to survival featuring the singles Cut the cord, Black Cadillac and the latest audio release State of my head.
September 18th is the date the new album drops.

In a world where any teenager with a webcam can become a rock star then a has-been all in the space of a few months, Imagine Dragons are a refreshing return to the tried-and-true traditions of great rock and roll. They’ve learned how to be a band the old fashioned way, by writing great songs and playing them live to an increasingly large audience. They have gone back to their roots.And that is also the title of their brand new single.

Shapes
on Tape is a Brooklyn based musical project whose dynamic blend of rock
and electronic instrumentation moves from dreamy, psychedelic ballads,
through pulsing dance anthems, and into abrasive power pop. With
the assistance of Justin Craig, Grammy nominated producer and musical
director of the current Broadway hit “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, they
recorded their debut E.P., "Motivational Speakers," released in March
2005. The team is set to release their second E.P. "No Bummers," in
late summer 2015.Get a first taste with the new song Still believe in love.

Trapt have officially released their 2nd video from the upcoming album DNA, watch Human (like the rest of us) here.

Japanese rock / metal band coldrain will release their new album VENA on October 23, check out the first single Words of the youth at.

The Afters new single Live on forever is now available on iTunes and Spotify, stream this infectious pop/rock song here.

After the first two new songs This and AYTA, modern rock band Collective Soul have now released the 3rd single from the upcoming album See what you started by continuing.
Stream Hurricane here.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Beta State - Glass EP (2015) They took the wrong train
From the emo flavored rock of the first albums "Stars" (2010) and "#Friendship" (2013) to the alternative pop of the new "Glass" EP, San Fransisco based Beta State decided it´s a new music climate and it´s time to see where the winds are blowing.
I don´t think this new costume suits the band, it belongs to bands like OneRepublic and Imagine Dragons.
The new 4 track EP features the single "Left with the pain" and I´m not too happy about it but the other three songs are a bit better, however they are far from the sound I like on their previous releases.

Crossfaith - Xeno (2015) A knockout from the empire of the sun
Japanese rockers Crossfaith come forth with a spectacular stampede of metalcore, dubstep and hip hop. Although the major part of their sound is consistent of metal.
These boys have already gained lots of fans with their previous releases "Zion" (2012) and "Apocalyze" (2013). But the new album "Xeno" will probably be their breakthrough album overseas.
I hear traces of several bands in their music such as Celldweller, Asking Alexandria and Linkin Park.
We´re talking high class all over, this album is superstrong from track 1 "System X" to the 15th track "S.O.S", no it´s not the ABBA cover but it would be fun if it was.
Bring out your air guitar and bang your heads.
You know when you buy a box of chocolate and eat all the delicate pralines first, this album only contains the delicate ones.
Recommendable if you like Kontrust, Abandon All Ships, A War Within

Brett Vogel - Never giving up (2015) Still waiting for The Corrs to call
Brett Vogel is a singer / songwriter based out of L.A, but born and raised in Rockford, Illinois so he shares the same hometown as Cheap Trick.
Brett is influenced by artists like Dave Matthews Band, Neil Young and Van Morrison. His debut album "Lonely traveler" was released in 2004 and Brett can add "opening act for Collective Soul and Flickerstick" to his CV as well.
The listener will find traces of folk-rock, 70´s album rock and California pop on his 2nd full length album "Never giving up" which is a nice affair.
It sounds a bit like Fleetwood Mac on a picnic with The Waterboys, hanging out in the garden of 70´s new wave band Squeeze.
I never say no to sunny feel-good tunes but if you want to sell the product, make sure is wrapped up in a nice package first. The artwork on this album cover sucks.

Soilwork - The Ride Majestic (2015) Roll out the red carpet
I must confess that I didn´t became of a fan of this band until I heard their 2005 album "Stabbing the drama", from that moment I have followed every release from this Swedish melodic death metal band and I was never disappointed.
"The ride majestic" is the band´s 10th album and it´s produced by David Castillo and mixed by Jens Bogren who also recorded the previous effort "The living infinite" (2013).
Ok, I know it´s about time I check out their early albums too.
But let´s focus on their new album which is just what the title says, a majestic ride!
Soundwise, the band has moved on and are even more melodic now than on the previous albums. The new fans like moi are walking around with a stupid smile on our faces while the fans of their older and much harder material might not approve of this direction.
Let there be rock!

Little
Red Lung's previous single, "Get On The Boat," was premiered on
Buzzbands.LA, saying, "Their inviting hybrid of chamber-pop and
folktronica is difficult to pigeonhole, but over a backdrop of strings,
guitar, keys and electronic beats, singer Zoe-Ruth Erwin fashions a
lyrical netherworld that feels at once like a diary and art project." Be
sure to check out their newest single, “Dead Weight,” and stay tuned
for more from their upcoming album, Beware, out October 1st!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

As someone who has gambled his life and given his heart and soul to rock n roll, Tramp is philosophical when pondering what rock
n roll has given him in return. “To me it is my lifestyle, a pair of
glasses that I view life through, a pair of boots that take me to where I
want to go and a religion that allows you freedom to follow your heart
and do what you want.”Mike Tramp´s new solo album "Nomad" drops on Aug 28, watch the official video "Give it all you got" here:

Psychedelic band,
Hipnotics, just dropped their debut single, “Preacher Man,” which
showcases both their eclectic disposition and a touch of punk
inclinations. “Preacher Man” is the leading single off their upcoming
LP, Drunk, Naked & Dreaming, due out this fall.

Cinematic experimental hard rock outfit Earthside has revealed the music video for "Mob Mentality" featuring guest vocals from Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon and a full orchestral arrangement composed by guitarist Jamie van Dyck and performed by the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO). Check out the new music video, directed by Patrick Kendall, below.

UK rock n’ rollers FEDERAL CHARM will release their new album, “Across The Divide“, on October 2 via Wire-Sound/Cargo Records. The follow-up to 2013’s debut album is being produced by Jon Green & Federal Charm. The blistering lead-off track, ‘Hercules‘, will lead the charge and is to be released as a digital download on 14 September 2015.

Drawing from a deep well, spanning the classic rock curve from the Allman Brothers to Zeppelin, with the indie blues of The Black Keys and the contemporary bluster of Rival Sons, FEDERAL CHARM are
full of melodic twin-guitar twists and stop-start rhythms. Their fresh
direction has turned many an industry head, describing the band as
having the most cutting-edge sound in recent years.

Los
Angeles based rock band, Plastic Rhino, debut their 90’s inspired
rock on new single “Big Man Baby.” Born out of a mutual love of all
things rock, Atara Gottschalk (Lead Vocals) and Jack Glazer (Lead
Vocals/Guitar), met in 2011 and were instant friends after discovering
their mutual love of live music and a variety of different rock styles.
They formed their own band, playing shows throughout the Los Angeles
area, slowly garnering a fanbase before releasing their debut EP
“Confessions of A Nobody” in 2013. But it was a chance meeting with rock
producer Tom Chandler (Diamond Lane, Desecrate) that spurred the
further development of their sound, culminating in the release of their
critically acclaimed EP “Let’s Begin.” With musical influences that
range from Garbage and No Doubt to Metallica; they’ve come into their
own as a unique rock band that relies on riff-heavy instrumentation and
raw vocals. New album "Recondition" coming soon.

Space rock quintet Sleeptalk has released a new music video for their song "Black Hole". The video was directed by Strange Productions and shot by Wolford Media.
"'"Black
Hole is about being so far from reality that you have to leave, but
there is that someone you love and care about that you don't want to
leave behind," says vocalist Anthony Fitzpatrick.
Their debut EP "Pure" is out now.

CATS in SPACE’ have landed! A brand new six piece band who, armed with their exciting brand of ‘Power Pop Rock’, will transport you back to the heady days of the 70s when bands like ELO, Queen, 10cc & Cheap Trick, in particular, ruled the airwaves.The first single "Mr Heartache" is taken from their debut album "Too many gods", out Oct 2nd.

Lifting their moniker from the tea that vocalist Malte ‘Pedro’ Unnasch
would devour whilst tracking vocals on the band’s debut E.P (2015’s
‘Ready To Leave’), Earl Grey‘s latest work is E.P ‘Passing Time’. Ahead
of the release of their latest dose of hardcore and pop-punk fusion on
October 9th, the quintet have unveiled the video for the single of the
same name.

Monday, August 24, 2015

ReVerbed’s latest release, the appropriately titled Another Year, Still Here,
sees the self proclaimed ‘road dogs’ going back to their roots, drawing
on the likes of Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday for inspiration:
“This release took a more poppy turn for us,” opines Zoë, “Our previous
record was darker and angrier, and generally more negative than this
release. After the band almost imploded we took a step back to our
roots, and focused on our more Pop Punk, alt rock and even emo
influences.”
The new EP drops Oct 23rd, stream the lead single "Bury me".

Formed in the summer of 2013, THE GUESSING GAME is the brain child of Jeff Rouse, long time bassist of Duff McKagan’sLOADED.
“In the summer of 2013, I found myself with some much needed time on my
hands. I knew it was time to find the right people to finally bring
these songs I had been writing to life. Having spent the last 14 or so
years writing, recording and touring in Loaded, it was time for me to
get the ‘other’ songs I had been working on out of my head, onto tape,
and see what happens.” Seeking out long time Seattle rock luminaries Kathy Moore (Brad, Satchel) Gary Westlake (Peter Frampton, Kristen Ward, Flight To Mars) Keith Ash(Star Anna, Marshall Altman) and Shawn Zellar(Redneck Girlfriend, Fires), Rouse
knew this was something special – “They all breathed life and beauty
into the songs and it was magnificent.” Their debut album, Holy Crow
drips of heartache, regret and finally redemption. Like that first
drink Friday evening to that last sermon Sunday morning. Here’s to a
little heartache, a little regret, and shitload of hope.”
With the aggressive sound of their new album, DESTROY IT ALL, THE GUESSING GAME is ready to take their place in the vanguard of the international rock scene.
Listen to the first single "Death valley" here:http://theguessinggameband.com/death-valley-the-1st-single-from-destroy-it-all/

Baltimore Dark Rockers Precious Child have released the official video for the single "I Fall" featuring America's Next Top Model Cycle 20 actress Nina Burns.
The song is taken from their debut EP "Bloody knees".

Marissa Burns Trey - Archie, unreleased song.
Sunset Sons - She wants, taken from the EP "The fall line".
The New Schematics - The Breakdown, taken from the upcoming debut EP, out Oct 2nd.
Jay Smith - Neverland, new single available now.
I Am Giant - Kiss from a ghost, amazing new single posted on Palace of Rock before but I can promote it over and over again.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Adakain is an intense, modern hard rock act from Dallas, TX. Everyone has a purpose, and we believe that as entertainers, our
purpose is to provide escape, joy, pain, comfort, or anything people
may want or need from music. Adakain is familiar, yet different,
conventional yet unconventional, and heavy yet melodic.Check out the lyric video "We crawl" from the upcoming album "Never coming home".

About Me

My name is Kaj Roth and I´m a music addict from Sweden, I have written more than 6800 reviews at melodic.net and my music blog Palace of Rock. I am the lead singer on two albums with the progressive metal band Human Cometh and also on one EP and the concept album Phantom Cathedral with AOR band Blue Cow Kent . I´m a huge fan of music and love to listen to rock, metal, punk, progressive rock, AOR, fusion etc.My biggest hero is Steve Perry of Journey. But I grew up listening to Kiss, Slade, Nazareth and Stanley Clarke. Some of the bands I never get tired of listening to are The Who, Rush, Van Halen, Sex Pistols, Genesis, The Stranglers, Cheap Trick, Queen and of course Journey.